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Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program — Phase 3

SIP Phase 3 — Active Consortia Participation

Funds cross-ministerial Japanese innovation across energy, health, and robotics to strengthen real-world implementation.

The Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program Phase 3 (SIP3) is Japan's flagship cross-ministerial research and development initiative, running from 2023 to 2027 under the strategic direction of the Cabinet Office's Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI). The programme operates across 14 large-scale sub-projects covering industrial, societal, and deep-technology chall

14 sub-projects: food supply chain, integrated healthcare, inclusive community platform, learning/working styles, ocean development, smart energy, circular economy, resilient networks, smart infrastructure, smart mobility, human-collaborative robotics, virtual economy, quantum technologies, materials innovation ecosystem.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.¥28B

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nedo.go.jp